Fluclox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 95.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Treatment of respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicaemia
  • Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures

Pharmacology

  • Active against Gram-positive organisms
  • Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall formation
  • Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
  • Bactericidal antibiotic

Dosage

  • Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
  • Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
  • Intramuscular and intravenous administration for adults and elderly
  • Dosage reduced for children

Administration

Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal

Interaction

Concurrent use may result in increased level of Fluclox in blood for prolonged period

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

  • Common side effects of gastrointestinal tract
  • Rashes, urticaria, purpura
  • Interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
  • Caution in the treatment of patients with an allergic diathesis

Use in Special Populations

Reduction in dose in severe renal failure

Therapeutic Class

Penicillinase-resistant penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Intraarticular and intrapleural administration
  • Administration in conjunction with systemic therapy
  • Inhalation by nebuliser

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, Keep out of the reach of children

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